Truck Driver/Applicator

Jobtome; Englevale (ND); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Dakota Plains Ag in Englevale, ND is hiring for an Applicator/Truck Driver in Englevale. This hybrid role combines truck driving with field application during the season, typically Monday through Friday with overtime on weekends during the growing season.

Responsibilities include applying fertilizer and crop protection products, delivering to customers, and assisting sales to fulfill orders. CDL/DOT readiness and safety compliance are emphasized; pre-employment screenings may be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application.
• Must read, write and communicate in English.
• Ability to meet minimum age requirement.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizer and crop protection products as directed.
• Deliver product to customers as needed.
• Educate customers on products, techniques and support options.
• Assist sales staff to ensure orders are correct and patron needs are met.
• Perform warehouse work, including driving loader/forklift and maintenance.
• Complete daily equipment maintenance and inspections.
• Adhere to all safety, DOT, and FMCSA regulations.

Skills

Agriculture knowledge

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS Dakota Plains Ag is hiring for an Applicator/Truck Driver in Englevale, ND This role is a hybrid position where you will be a driver and an applicator depending on the season and business needs. This is a M-F home daily position with overtime and weekends as needed during the growing season. No CDL? No problem. We can help you obtain. Join our team in Englevale today!

Responsibilities

• As directed, apply fertilizer and crop protection products. May require use of a high clearance sprayer or floater.
• Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed.
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Educate customers on products being applied to fields, techniques utilized, and how you can continue to support them with products and services.
• Assist the sales staff in ensuring orders are correct and patron needs are met.
• Perform warehouse work including driving loader, forklift, mechanics, and maintenance.
• Lift and load products, 1–2 hours per day.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations including pre-trip and post-trip reporting, proper load securement, and hours of service.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle(s) inside and out, and work environment.
• Complete and document daily maintenance inspections. Ensure proper equipment maintenance is completed including repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Training Provided:
  • Crop protection product mixing
  • Operation of application equipment

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• Knowledge of Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application
• Must meet minimum age requirement
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English and understand highway traffic signs and signal

Additional Qualifications

• Maintain or be able to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card
• Ability to work additional hours, be available for overnight stays and occasional weekends to meet business demands
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Hazmat, Tanker, and Air Brake endorsements preferred
• Agriculture background and customer experience preferred
• Bulk liquid, Pressure trailer, or Forklift experience preferred
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings which may include a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMCSA Clearinghouse.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 75 lbs
• Ability to climb rail cars, ladders, stairs and bins, and into back of trailer
• Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures

Compensation Data

Salary range: $19.42- $31.01/hr

Hiring range: $21-$22/hr DOE and CDL

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

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